Robert A. Morris, Jr. has been practicing law in Hernando County since 1991 when he started his career as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit . While working at the State Attorneys Office he prosecuted a variety of crimes including DUI’s, misdemeanors and felony offenses. Born in Indiana Robert graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1984 and then continued on to received his undergraduate degree from Ball State University located in Muncie, Indiana in 1988. Robert graduated Law School from Valparaiso University School of Law, which is located a short distance from Chicago Illinois, in 1991. Robert relocated to Florida after graduation from Law School based upon his work in the horse industry and settled in Ocala where he started his career as a prosecutor. After taking and passing both the Florida and the Indiana bar exams within two weeks of each other he was assigned to Brooksville, Florida where he has remained ever since. Robert started his practice in 1994 while living in the back of his office on a side road in Brooksville. Over the past 14 years his practice has grown into a full service law firm catering to the diverse clientele of the area. Over the past 17+ years he has worked both with, and against the local court systems and County government for the benefit of his clients and has developed an intricate knowledge of the ins and outs of our system

David Rissman is a highly skilled litigator with a focus on wrongful death, catastrophic and personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation. Raised in Orlando, he graduated with honors from The University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Rissman then received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University School of Law where he competed on the school’s nationally renowned mock trial team. After graduating from law school, Mr. Rissman joined one of Florida’s largest and most prestigious civil trial firms, where he defended major insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of civil matters. This opportunity allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the defense perspective and gain valuable insights into the strategies employed by insurance companies. Crucially, it also gave him invaluable experience in the courtroom, where he successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. Mr. Rissman then shifted has focused to representing the victims of negligence, passionately representing injured people seeking justice. Using his extensive litigation experience and his understanding of both defense and plaintiff perspectives, he now navigates the complexities of legal cases with his unique blend of precision, compassion, and determination. He leverages his insights from the defense side to provide the best results for his clients who seek compensation and restitution from the same insurance companies and corporations he used to represent. Mr. Rissman’s dedication to his clients’ rights and interests is unwavering and allows him to provide satisfaction and a sense of closure to everyone he represents.

I am multi-lingual with a business background, I have worked in the financial industry for over five years, I bring this experience with me to Yennes Law.

Jason Clark proudly serves all Counties in Florida in the areas of real estate, business, power of attorney, will & probate law, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Asset Protection, Trusts, Suit to Quiet Title, Guardianship.

Joseph not only brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the Lee Law Group’s Litigation Team, but also adds a level of personal passion unequalled in his practice areas. This commitment stems from personal experience with medical negligence when his daughter, Emmy, was born in 2005, with severe and permanent special-needs stemming from human error. Joseph understands – firsthand – the impact of negligence, and the force of law that it takes to effect real, positive change in a person’s life.

Michael Severe attended Revelle College at the University of California, San Diego, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and minoring in English Literature. After graduation from University, Mr. Severe worked for seven years at Costco Wholesale as a department manager. During this time, Mr. Severe came to understand the value of interacting with consumers. Mr. Severe prided himself on ensuring that both he and the staff provided the highest quality care to the warehouse members. Mr. Severe left Costco in 2007 to spend some time in the area of finance assisting overseas investors, mainly from the U.K., to enter the U.S. markets legally through S-reg stock purchases in investment corporations. Mr. Severe left the finance world in 2009 and applied to law school, choosing Florida as his desired destination. Mr. Severe felt that the Florida legal system was one of the most active and interesting, and would provide a plethora of opportunities to assist those in need of legal assistance. After only two and a half years, Mr. Severe graduated a semester early from Barry University Law School, Orlando. During his short tenure in law school, Mr. Severe had many great experiences. The highlight of law school for Mr Severe came in the summer of 2011 when, in Florence, Italy, Mr. Severe had the privilege of taking a course taught by the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, John Roberts. Upon graduating from Law School, Mr. Severe decided to realize another goal: Opening his own firm. He accomplished this with a colleague he met while attending Law School. The partners chose to focus their practice in areas of law that benefit the community. Mr. Severe brings his years of experience in retail and finance to his practice, placing the needs of the clients at the top of his priorities to ensure his clients feel secure in their choice to work with the Tampa Law Group. Mr. Severe approaches his clients no differently than he approached customer service in his years at Costco: provide the highest quality care and the highest level of communication with his clients in an effort to guide them through the legal process while ensuring each client understands each step in their particular legal matter.

Erin Zides grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is the daughter of a former bankruptcy attorney. Erin graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After working as a fraud analyst for several years, Erin attended the Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. While attending the Barry University School of Law, Erin was a member of the Trial Team and earned the Book Award in Legal Research and Writing II, Advanced Criminal Procedure, and Advanced Appellate Advocacy. After graduating from Barry University School of Law a semester early, Erin decided to open a law firm. The Tampa Law Group focuses on Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Probate, and Bankruptcy. Erin is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

I have successfully handled cases throughout Central Florida, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and I know both sides of the conflict. After graduating from law school with honors from Mercer University in 1993, my first job was with a firm that handled lawsuits on behalf of insurers. I was mentored in and taught the strategies and tactics of the defense. As I gained that experience, I came to realize that I was on the wrong side of the struggle. I made the most rewarding move of my career when I joined the Plaintiff’s bar and began helping victims in their fight to recover from their losses. While I have never looked back, I believe that the knowledge I gained representing my now adversary, gives me valuable insight and perspective in overcoming the obstacles and roadblocks the insurance lawyers raise. If you hire me I will bring that knowledge and experience to bear in your case. I promise to handle your case professionally and work diligently to obtain the justice you deserve.

Whittel & Melton, LLC is a full service central Florida law practice with an emphasis on representing clients from The Villages in all Personal Injury cases, Wrongful Death tragedies, and serious State and Federal Criminal matters. The firm was formed when Gainesville and Ocala Attorney Robert G. Whittel and Hernando and Sumter County Lawyer Jason M. Melton joined their respective practices to better accommodate their clients in The Villages. The two founding members of the firm are former State Prosecutors and nominees for State and Federal office. Our lawyers and staff are committed to meeting and exceeding our clients' needs. The Villages is a unique and growing area of Florida. No place in Florida is quite like it. We work very hard to accommodate all of our Villages clients. Whittel & Melton's success and reputation has always been based on high quality legal work, performed by well-prepared lawyers who are devoted to their clients. The firm's growth is due in large part to the wide range of services and varied interests of our clients. Our attorneys are proud to deliver a personalized and focused counsel to our many clients in Florida. Whittel & Melton remains dedicated to developing and maintaining long-term relationships in the different communities where we practice. Our firm routinely represents clients from The Villages in the courthouses of Ocala, Bushnell, Tavares, Gainesville, Inverness, Brooksville, New Port Richey, Dade City, Tampa, Orlando and throughout the State of Florida.

Prior to forming the law office of Westchase Law, P.A. and Westchase Title, LLC in Tampa, Florida, C. Todd Marks attended the George Mason School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Marks graded on to the Law Review and served as the Symposium Editor. Mr. Marks practiced law in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Mr. Marks began his legal career in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia with the law firm of Shaw Pittman, LLP where he practiced in the emerging companies and commercial real estate practice groups. In the meantime, Todd remained active in local and national political campaigns. Todd eventually worked for law firms Connolly, Bove, Lodge & Hutz in the commercial litigation and bankruptcy practice groups where he developed a general practice which included estate planning and other business law matters. His experience includes real estate closings and disputes, commercial leases, commercial litigation, creditors' rights in bankruptcy, corporate formation and transactions, estate planning, employment law, and family law. Mr. Marks is the proud father of two boys and a girl. Mr. Marks serves on the Board of the Westchase Charitable Foundation and has served on the Board of Church at the Bay.